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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1992
Page
1
Washington reports 400000 first time unemployment claims in early September, the highest in four weeks. Analysts tie the rise to a GM parts plant strike and auto industry layoffs, while Florida offices reopen and volatility affects weekly totals.
Washington officials told a House Veterans Affairs subcommittee that about 300 of 540 000 Gulf War veterans report lingering health problems with rashes hair loss high blood pressure and liver disorders. No scientific link to Kuwait oil fires has been proven though speculation continues. Fourteen soldiers from the 450th Ordnance Company report mysterious ailments since the war with no clear cause. Brig. Gen. Ronald Blanck noted possible oil toxin exposure but no explanation exists.
The AP poll shows Americans split on tax pledges with 38 percent doubting Bush no tax promises and 38 percent believing he will not keep such pledges. Most think a Bush re election would bring tax hikes or unchanged rates, while 6 percent expect a Clinton led tax rise.
New federal data show 9.8 percent of Aiken County youths aged 16 to 19 dropped out in 1990, ranking 11th lowest in South Carolina. McCormick had 6.7 percent, Cherokee worst at 18.7 percent. national figures place South Carolina and Louisiana tied for 12th at 11.9 percent. The District of Columbia led at 19.1 percent. North Dakota was 4.3 percent.
Readers are invited to report news items by calling the number 648 2311. The brief notice lists names such as Juanita Adler Aiken Thurman Carlisle Barnwell Clyde Cameron North Augusta Vermell Lowery Cordova NC Warren Griswold Mitchell Effie Jowers and Margaret Van Schaick from Aiken and North Augusta. The items span opinions sports weather and obituaries in the local paper.
A survey of 800 Americans over 25 finds two thirds doubt Social Security can maintain current benefits and about half expect retirement living standards similar to today. Active workers foresee smaller gains while two thirds of retirees say they live as well as when employed.
The Commerce Department reports July deficit at 7.82 billion, the highest in 20 months, with exports down due to a steep drop in overseas aircraft sales. June deficit was 6.73 billion, marking the third widening in four months as the year shows a deteriorating balance and forecasts top $80 billion.
South Carolina agencies scramble for solutions to 2024 budget cuts that total 4 percent across the board. Mental Health, Wildlife, Health and Environmental Control face losses while officials warn thousands may lose positions.
The article recaps budget cuts proposed by the State Budget and Control Board and the reductions announced on Tuesday across agencies including Education Health and Human Services Corrections Mental Health Mental Retardation Social Services Health and Environmental Control State Law Enforcement Division. Figures cited include 54 million 47.5 million 20.6 million to 84 million 8.1 million to 82 million 613 thousand 6.8 million 48 million to 3.6 million 6.4 million 38 million and 888 thousand.
A House-Senate conference committee delays the planned closure of the Mound plant in Miamisburg Ohio. The tritium recovery work may be moved to Savannah River Site where most defense tritium work and the K Reactor are located. Lawmakers urged delay amid protests from Rep Tony Hall and Sen John Glenn. The Mound plant employs about 2000 people and is a major weapons related center.
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